Emerson Elem School

(630)682-2055

www.cusd200.org

268 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School, located at 119 S. Woodlawn St. in Wheaton, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving the local community within the Wheaton Warrenville Community Unit School District 200. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school is centrally located in a residential area, reflecting its role as a neighborhood anchor that encourages active parent involvement and community engagement.

Beyond its focus on rigorous academics, Emerson Elementary is recognized for its inclusive culture and dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. The faculty and staff prioritize a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically, develop creative problem-solving skills, and build character. By maintaining a balance between innovative teaching practices and traditional educational values, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

268

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	33
Black	15
Asian	39
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
158 (59.0 %)
Asian
39 (14.6 %)
Hispanic
33 (12.3 %)
Two or More
22 (8.2 %)
Black
15 (5.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CUSD 200
Phone:	(630)682-2055
Website:	http://www.cusd200.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 42